29:1  He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and without remedy.

29:2  When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

29:3  Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.

29:4  A king by just judgment establisheth the land; but he that taketh gifts overthroweth it.

29:5  A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.

29:6  In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; but the righteous shall sing and rejoice.

29:7  The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; the wicked understandeth not knowledge.

29:8  Scornful men set the city in a flame; but the wise turn away anger.

29:9  If a wise man contendeth with a fool, whether he rage or laugh, [he] hath no rest.

29:10  The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.

29:11  A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise [man] keepeth it back.

29:12  If a ruler hearken to lying words, all his servants are wicked.

29:13  The indigent and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.

29:14  A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

29:15  The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.

29:16  When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

29:17  Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.

29:18  Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.

29:19  A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.

29:20  Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

29:21  He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.

29:22  An angry man exciteth contention; and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

29:23  A man's pride bringeth him low; but the humble in spirit shall obtain honour.

29:24  Whoso shareth with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth the adjuration, and declareth not.

29:25  The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his confidence in Jehovah is protected.

29:26  Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.

29:27  An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].